Rural Leaders Reports
Sam Lang
Hill country farming on the East Coast of the North Island is becoming increasingly exposed to global and national economic, social, environmental and regulatory trends and pressure is building towards significant change from the status quo. So what will hill country farming on the East Coast of the North Island look like in 2050 and … Read more
- 2015
- Kellogg 32
Ange McFetridge
With debate surrounding the structure and strategy of the New Zealand red meat industry, the time is right to explore constructs around the market orientation and performance of New Zealand sheep and beef farmers. Market orientation was determined by studying customer orientation, competitor orientation and inter-functional coordination. These factors were considered alongside cooperative membership, level … Read more
- 2016
- Kellogg 32
Landon Jones
This report was undertaken to provide a greater understanding of the positive role lamb producer groups have in the New Zealand sheep meat industry, due to the repeated negative comments about the industry and its performance publically and in the media. The majority of research used in the report was completed by qualitative interviews with … Read more
- 2015
- Kellogg 30
Natalie Pickering
The New Zealand government wishes to double exports by 2025. To do this they wish to increase exports from agricultural sectors to $64 billion. To help, the government has invested in Primary Growth Partnership Programmes to advance science and farm system changes. This includes improving farm management systems. The genetic and genomic potential in the … Read more
- 2014
- Kellogg 34
Rosie Todhunter
Business model overview: The Thermo Kennel” has been designed to keep dogs warmer in winter and cooler in summer. I launched ‘The Thermo Kennel’ in the Grass Roots Innovation Section at Mystery Creek Fielday 2014. From the Fieldays I took away the grass roots runner up award, market validation, list of 100 potential customers, concept … Read more
- 2014
- Kellogg 30
Paul Thomas
There are three main factors influencing Kiwifruit Growers profitability, productive yield, cost of production and the return they receive for the crop they produce. When a kiwifruit crop is put through a packhouse, it is separated by size and quality into four grades. Class 1 and 2 are usually exported, class 3 is usually sold … Read more
- 2014
- Kellogg 29
Sara Russell
Instinctively as human beings we want to communicate. When children fail to speak their first word on time at the designated age, modern parents rapidly seek a medical and scientific reason for this failing in their offspring. Sometimes not reaching milestones is a good indicator of something not being well with the child and sometimes … Read more
- Kellogg 29
Matthew Pepper
Something seems wrong with the 50/50 contract because it is in decline. Sharemilking in New Zealand has been the main stepping stone up the Dairy Industry career pathway into farm ownership since the early 1900s. It has been a way of learning skills and at the same time building valuable equity for a dairy farmer … Read more
- 2014
- Kellogg 29
Wayne Langford
New Zealand has four prominent rural retailers, Ashburton Trading Society (ATS), Farmlands, RD1 and PGG Wrightson (PGW). Each of these businesses core, is providing farmers with goods and services. Over recent years we have seen numerous mergers and amalgamations, leading to the marketplace we have today. Each business is having success in different areas, contributing … Read more
- August 2014
- Kellogg 29
Grant Mckay
Each of these areas, discussed either individually or collectively, has the potential to increase marketable yield and minimise waste through the supply chain directly or indirectly. The solution to reducing fruit waste and gaining efficiencies “lies in a combination of planning, investing, controlling, and partnering across the supply chain.” (Harz-Pitre 2013) The pipfruit industry needs … Read more
- August 2014
- Kellogg 29
Michaela Soper
This study stems from the common farmer complaint, that there are too many perennial ryegrass options on the market, this number conservatively estimated at over 50, with a few and limited tools available to farmers to aid them with variety choice for their pasture renewal programme. A survey is conducted of 16 Dairy Women’s Network … Read more
- August 2014
- Kellogg 29
Chanelle O’Sullivan
Two years ago, I had an idea of adding a ‘one-stop-shop’ website into the brand that is, Farming Mums NZ. The aim of this study is to determine whether further, specific support and resources are wanted or needed by the Farming Mums NZ community and to initiate a game plan on how to get it … Read more
- August 2014
- Kellogg 34
Lucy Griffiths Cruickshank
- 2014
- Nuffield 2014
Mel Poulton
- 2014
- Nuffield 2014
Daniel Shand
- 2014
- Nuffield 2014
John Murphy
Sometimes the purpose of a business is very clear, however many times it is below the surface, as businesses simply get on and “just do it”, but are driven by something in them that is great. Some themes come up frequently in terms of purpose – whether the businesses are outwardly successful or struggling. These … Read more
- 2014
- Nuffield 2014
Natasha King
This paper explores the options available to manage effluent within the New Zealand Dairy Industry. It also clearly investigates why Anaerobic Digestion is not suitable at its current levels of technology to be an option for commercial dairy farms in New Zealand. Then it provides some practical, innovative solutions to manage the effluent. Using 3 … Read more
- 2013
- Nuffield 2013
Paul Olsen
New Zealand potato growers produce on average 50tonne/hectare in the current farming system which on a global level within the potato industry is within the top spectrum. (www.fao.org) For New Zealand to move up the ladder and raise the bar in terms of production, further investment into technology and advanced farming systems not commonly used … Read more
- 2014
- Nuffield 2014
Phil Butler
The purpose of this report is to have a better understanding of the 50/50 sharemilking industry in 2013. The perception within the dairy industry is that the 50/50 sharemilking business structure is on the decline and not enabling sharemilkers to progress to purchasing their own properties or enter other business investments. Having been a 50/50 … Read more
- September 2013
- Kellogg 29
Jonathan Brookes
Growing conditions in New Zealand have historically been recognised as being some of the best in the world for producing exceptional volumes of excellent quality apples. To remain financially sustainable New Zealand apple growers need to specifically focus on their natural strengths, ensuring that the production they achieve maximises the advantage of their location. NZ … Read more
- August 2013
- Kellogg 29
Mary Johnson
The following report has been completed as part of my participation in the 2013 Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme. The scope of this individual research project was to select a topic of interest to the participant and spend ‘Phase Two’ of the Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme completing the individual research project. Findings are then presented on … Read more
- August 2013
- Kellogg 29
William Grayling
This report investigates the impact that altering the farm system of Singletree Dairies in mid Canterbury to achieve a predicted nitrogen leaching loss in Overseer of 24kgN/ha/year will have on both the operation management of the farm and the financial effects of this. Singletree Dairies currently has a predicted leaching loss of 32kgN/ha/year and through … Read more
- August 2013
- Kellogg 29
Hamish Fraser
Overall there is no clear picture that explains how the industry should fund future growth. However, if some simple rules that have been defined as part of this research are followed, then access to capital to grow the industry shouldn’t be a limiting factor. The key factor is the relationship between the asset values and … Read more
- August 2013
- Kellogg 29
Mark Stevenson
Global food systems are experiencing unprecedented changes in the way food is produced, distributed and consumed. Food systems are highly dependent on fossil fuels, emit large quantities of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and significantly contribute to environmental problems (FAO, 2006). Agricultural farming systems particularly in New Zealand are under increasing pressure given the growing awareness of … Read more
- August 2013
- Kellogg 29